Nzimande ordered to withdraw notice to place Unisa under administration

JOHANNESBURG - Blade Nzimande has been ordered to withdraw a notice to place Unisa under administration.

The Higher Education Minister may also face a contempt of court hearing.

The High Court in Pretoria made the order on Wednesday after the university filed an urgent application.

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Nzimande had named Ihron Rensburg as administrator responsible for all university management for 24 months.

The decision followed recommendations of an independent assessor.

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He found serious financial mismanagement and maladministration.

In October, Unisa applied for a court interdict against the move, but Nzimande went ahead with his decision.

The University has also been given permission to approach the Deputy Judge President to consider the contempt matter.